MOUNT VERNON – I have never given much thought to grilled cheese. Toasted white bread, melted American cheese, and a side of tomato soup for dipping. Simple and familiar, maybe even a little boring. But April is National Grilled Cheese Month, which felt like a good excuse to see what else was out there. That’s how […]
Shelbi Evans
Full-time client support specialist and part-time food columnist.
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Bite Club: Fast Eddie’s crowned favorite in Richland Source pizza poll
BELLVILLE — Pizza is personal. At its best, it’s tied to Friday-night family rituals, post-game celebrations, young love, and first dates. For some, the memories go back a generation or more. At its worst, pizza is a pat on the back for a job well done, when cash would have been nicer. Even then, it’s […]
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Bite Club: Still the same chip? Inside the Jones factory
MANSFIELD – Jones Potato Chips have been part of everyday life in Mansfield for more than 80 years It’s a quick gas-station snack. Your contribution to a company potluck, or added to a care package for someone missing home. But lately, people have been talking about Jones for a different reason. Across local Facebook pages, […]
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Bite Club: Spring preview | Coffee, plants, and a peaceful escape
ONTARIO — Ohio gave us one of those mornings again. The kind that coaxes you outside without a coat, convinces you winter is finished, and almost makes you forget what month it is. I know this false spring won’t last, but that doesn’t mean I’m not going to enjoy it. So I went looking for […]
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Arctic Blast Clear Fork Valley Foundation event on 02/07/2026
Arctic Blast Clear Fork Valley Foundation event Date: 02/07/2026 Time: 06:00 pm-08:00 pm Location: 111 W Elm St, Butler, OH 44822 Organizer: Clear Fork Valley Foundation Cost: $30 Advance Admission $35 At the Door Contact and more info: info@cfvf.org https://www.facebook.com/events/24843355978682486 About the event: Join us for a night where we sip, savor, and socialize. This […]
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Abuelos Mexican Grill adds viral desserts to homegrown menu in Marengo
MARENGO — If you’ve scrolled through social media in the last year, you’ve probably seen those viral desserts that look exactly like real fruit. Perfect lemons, peaches, and mangoes. Then you cut into them and find a decadent treat inside. I was eyeing these for months when Abuelos Mexican Grill popped up on my feed; […]
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Half Baked Bistro: Comfort food with a passport & dangerously good desserts
MOUNT VERNON — Some meals don’t just fill you, they teach, challenge, and connect. Sitting at Chef Navin Ajodhya’s table at Half Baked Bistro feels like a conversation of flavors, cultures, and history, crafted by a team that pours their passion and energy into every bite. During my visit to the restaurant at 1 W. […]
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Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Service: From Dream to Vision on 01/18/2026
Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Service: From Dream to Vision Date: 01/18/2026 Time: 05:00 pm-06:00 pm Location: 292 Charles Ave, Mansfield, OH 44903 Organizer: Mount Hermon Baptist Church Cost: Free Contact and more info: About the event: Join us on Sunday, January 18 at 5PM
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Chili Cookoff for Charity on 01/17/2026
Chili Cookoff for Charity Date: 01/17/2026 Time: 04:30 pm-06:30 pm Location: 640 Millsboro Road, Mansfield, OH 44903 Organizer: First Congregational Church Cost: Donations Accepted Contact and more info: About the event: The Church Life Committee invites you to the 2nd Annual Chili Cookoff for Charity. A free will donation will be collected at the door. […]
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From turkey to crawfish: A tale of two holiday kitchens
I live in a world where one Thanksgiving has never been enough. Two tables. Two families. Two completely different ways of showing love through food. This has been my norm for as long as I can remember, and honestly, I would not trade it for anything. One meal gives me calm and tradition. The other […]